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Dysfunctional families and distorted communication: Clinical approaches… (CE Training 11/19)

Dysfunctional families and distorted communication: Clinical approaches… (CE Training 11/19)

Kenneth Perlmutter, PhD

Kenneth Perlmutter, PhD

Join Mind Therapy Clinic for a Professional Training with Kenneth Perlmutter, PhD

When: Tuesday, November 19, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Where: Mind Therapy Clinic, 240 Tamal Vista Drive, Corte Madera CA 94925, Upstairs Classroom

Presenter: Kenneth Perlmutter, PhD, Founder, Family Recovery Institute

For Clinicians

Clients requiring intensive treatment for complex psychological issues, including addiction and mood, eating and trauma-based disorders, developed in family systems wounded by legacies of loss from which the members have never fully recovered. Communication patterns among members of such families are fraught with distortions, assumptions, accusations and misdirection. This two-hour workshop will uncover the nature of family system woundedness using the Stress-Induced Impaired Coping model developed by the presenter. Strategies to engage members in the clinical conversation and promote more effective communication among them when outside the office will be presented.

Participants will be able to:

  • Describe the common environmental characteristics of wounded family systems

  • Use experiential exercises to deepen family treatment

Free. 2 CE for $25

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Kenneth Perlmutter, PhD, is a California licensed Family Systems psychologist with more than 30 years’ experience treating complex psychological, behavioral and addictive disorders. He is founder of the Family Recovery Institute which provides clinical training, consultation and supervision, family therapy, and family workshops. He and his team provide family systems-based treatment for the complex clients the Institute serves. He is former Clinical Director of Mind Therapy Clinic and serves as credential chair for the International Association of Family Addiction Professionals (IAFAP). He is former Graduate Faculty, San Francisco State University Counseling Dept. and Associate Professor, Chemical Dependency Studies, CSU East Bay.

Dr. Perlmutter’s book Freedom from Family Dysfunction: A Guide to Healing Families Battling Addiction or Mental Illness received a top review from the esteemed Library Journal, which recommended it as “Essential for those whose family dynamics are in disarray and who wish to develop healthy relationships.” His book is available on Amazon.

Continuing Education

  • CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Resource Center (SCRC) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Resource Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Spiritual Competency Resource Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  • The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.

  • LCSWs, MFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.

  • SCRC is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California.